WarmLine Special Education Newsletter
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February 2017
Understanding Special Education Services
At the WarmLine Family Resource Center, we believe parents are their child's best advocates. Check out our "Understanding Special Education Services" publication for helpful information parents need on their special education journey.  Also in Spanish.
Free webinar: " Expanding the Circle: Restorative Practices in Special Education " 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
Preparing for an IEP Meeting?
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Check out this great post by Terri Mauro on Friendship Circle's "Special Needs Resources" blog about the things to bring to your next meeting, including an open mind -- and cookies!  "10 Things to Consider Bringing to Your Next IEP Meeting"
An Orientation to College Life for Youth  with Disabilities
Applications are now being accepted for Project College. This is a great opportunity to live on a  college campus for a week (with supports) and see if your child/student is interested in attending a  college in the future.  Click Here  for more information and application material or contact  ddrazenovich@ucpsd.org .

D.R.E.A.M.S.  Scholarship Applicants Sought!
The D.R.E.A.M.S.  scholarship program is open to students receiving special education support through an individualized education plan (IEP), who graduate high school with a diploma or certificate of completion in 2017 and have been accepted and will be furthering their education in an accredited program beginning in the summer or fall. 

disABLEDperson, Inc announces our Spring 2017 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities! This competition begins on February 1, 2017 and ends on March 31, 2017 for the award of $2,000!  Essay Prompt
Take the 2017 Finds Survey
The Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota in collaboration with The Arc has  launched the 2017 Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports Survey . People aged 18 years or older who provide primary un-paid and frequent support to a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) living in the United States and its Territories to provide feedback on their experiences.
WestEd K-3 Study
WestEd is looking for parents of students with special needs between Kindergarten-3rd grade to provide feedback for a research initiative.  Parents who participate will receive a $50 VISA gift card.  Space limited.  Parents who would like to participate, please email Laura Gluck at lgluck@wested.org or  call  (650) 381-6442  and include your child's age and grade level. Call toll-free at  877-493-7833 .  
California Public Utilities Commission pilot "Voice Options" provides iPads with speech applications for individuals with speach disabilities.  http://voiceoptions.org/
Student Appointed to State's Advisory Commission on Special Education
Congratulations to  YO! Disabled and Proud  volunteer, Leanne Libas, who is California's newly appointed Student Commissioner to the Advisory Commission on Special Education. Leanne will be participating in her first meeting from February 22 - 23, 2017 at the State Department of Education.
Special Education Clinics & Workshop by WarmLine
Click on the event names listed below for more information.
February 2017


Saturday, February 18 Roseville
March 2017


Thursday, March 9 Sacramento
Wednesday, March 22 Nevada city
Community Partner Workshops, Events & More
Access Leisure summer camp is open to teens and adults with cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities.  This year's program is set for June 20-23 at Camp Ross Relles in Nevada City. Fees include camp costs, activities, meals, transportation and staffing.  Download the Registration Form
February 2017


What is California's Self-Determination Program?
RSVP by calling (916) 263-3085
Thursday, February 9 Roseville
What is California's Self-Determination Program?
RSVP by calling (916) 263-3085
 Monday, February 13 Roseville
Getting the Most Out of the IEP Process English-Spanish
RSVP by calling (530) 751-1925
Wednesday, February 15 Marysville
Thursday, February 16 Webinar
Confidentiality and Access to Health, Education, and Regional Center Records
RSVP by calling (530) 751-1925
 Tuesday, February 21 Sacramento
15th annual Family Voices of California Health Summit & Legislative Day (register) Monday, February 27 Sacramento
Transition Symposium For Families (flyer) Tuesday, March 21 Woodland
Who We Are
The WarmLine Family Resource Center is a Parent Training & Information Center serving 26 counties from Tuolumne County to the Oregon border. We offer special education training and individual consultation to families with children ages birth to 26 years. This e-newsletter is designed to provide information about special education, adolescence and disability, transition to adulthood and everything in between. Submit a Question/Suggestion
Funding for WarmLine is provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education Programs as a 
Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center.
 
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